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Finding the Third Proportional to 276.75 and 594.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 276.75 and 594.75 is: 1,278.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.75 : 594.75 = 594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.75/594.75 = 594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.75x = 594.75 × 594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.75x = 353,727.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,727.56/276.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.15

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